Abuse and Neglect of Elders: Celebrate World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Written by Adam Peck Category: Elder Law January 26th, 2013 2 min read

Abuse and neglect of older people will be highlighted on Monday June 15, 2009 with World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.

Respect each other – Let’s all say no to elder abuse and neglect. Age Concerns around the country will alert their communities to the devastating impact on older people.
Every day hundereds of more cases of abuse or neglect of older people are uncovered and they know that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

People think that because someone is old, they don’t matter. They take their money, isolate them, make decisions without even asking, and pressure them into things they don’t want to do like giving a ‘loan’, or letting family move in for free.

This is elder abuse and these people are abusers. They show no respect for the older person, for their quality of life, and for their needs – they even can take away their will to live. Seventy to Eighty percent of elder abuse and neglect occurs at the hands of family members.

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, June 15, 2009, is an opportunity for us all to say no to elder abuse and neglect. It’s time to see what’s happening and to change the culture of disrespect and destruction of older people.
If you’re an older person facing abuse or someone who suspects it’s happening, do something about it call Steven Peck’s Premier Legal and talk to an experienced elder abuse and neglect attorney toll free at 1-866-999-9085.

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Written by Adam Peck

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Adam J. Peck, ESQ is a principal with Peck Law Group, APC. In 2008, Mr. Adam Peck received his Juris Doctorate from Whittier Law School where he graduated Cum Laude. His practice is primarily dedicated to representing Elders, Dependent Adults, along with their loved ones and family members, who have suffered horrific personal injuries.